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Property investment stats for Cheadle Hulme, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Cheadle Hulme.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Cheadle Hulme offers a blend of stability and steady performance that appeals to investors who value predictability over speculation. The local market is dominated by owner-occupiers, with the area sitting in the 97th percentile for this metric, while private renting is notably scarce in the 7th percentile. Families are the mainstay here, making up a population share in the 82nd percentile, so demand is driven by long-term residents rather than transient renters. The current median price per square foot is £383 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio stands at 6.2, suggesting the area is relatively affordable compared to more overheated markets.

Liquidity is reasonable, with homes spending a median of 50 days on the market and annual sales at 286. The achieved price is typically about £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, reflecting a market where buyers have some room to negotiate but sellers are not desperate.

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Key investment stats for Cheadle Hulme

Median price per sq ft

£383 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.7%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.5%

Sales in past year

286

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Cheadle Hulme

Live prices in Cheadle Hulme, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£500,000

25% of properties below...

£390,000

75% of properties below...

£627,500

Most expensive property

£1,695,000

Live listings

184

Median days on market

50

Should you invest in Cheadle Hulme?

Opportunities

  • Strong rental yields of 5.7% offer a solid income stream, especially given the low supply of private rented homes.
  • Families dominate the area, so demand for larger homes is likely to remain resilient; the current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house is £475,000 and rent is £1,650.
  • The top postcode district boasts a rental yield of 4.9%, making it a focal point for investors seeking reliable returns.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.5%, so short-term appreciation is not guaranteed.
  • The area’s heavy tilt toward owner-occupation limits the pool of renters, potentially affecting rental demand and liquidity for investors.
  • The rent-to-income ratio is 21.6%, which could cap further rental growth if affordability becomes stretched.

Outlook

Over the next twelve months, Cheadle Hulme is likely to see a continuation of its steady, family-driven market dynamics. With annualised three-year growth at 3.2% and capital growth over three years at 9.9%, the area has demonstrated resilience even if short-term changes have been muted.

Rental yields remain attractive at 5.7%, but the low proportion of private renters means investors should expect slow but stable rental demand rather than rapid expansion. The achieved price gap of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) suggests negotiations will remain part of the process, but there’s no sign of distress. For those seeking a safe haven rather than a quick win, Cheadle Hulme’s fundamentals look set to hold steady.

Live properties in Cheadle Hulme

Investment properties in Cheadle Hulme, North West

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
14% below median price

£365,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Colwyn Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6BX

Properties needing refurbishment in Cheadle Hulme, North West
Needs Refurb
1 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 174 days

£172,950 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Dutton Court, Station Approach, Off...

Slow to sell properties in Cheadle Hulme, North West
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 19%

£129,950

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Dutton Court, Cheadle Hulme, SK8

Big price drop properties in Cheadle Hulme, North West
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
1,861 sq ft

£775,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stock...

Properties with planning granted in Cheadle Hulme, North West
Planning Granted
4 bedroom block of apartments for sale
43% below median price

£600,000

4 bedroom block of apartments for sale

Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Cheadle Hulme, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £12,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

Best places to invest in Cheadle Hulme

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SK84.9%3.7%£359 / sq ft
2SK74.4%5.0%£378 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.